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Originally Posted by JohnScott
The North Koreans are a fun topic. We should get into that. They tested a medium range ICBM over Japan, and another downed North Korean warhead was found in Alaska. What do the liberals think we should do? I got a feeling that if Pyongyang did nuke Japan, Democrats would simply call for "peace talks".
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well they apparently wouldnt be alone, last I heard the current administration thinks this is a situation better handled by diplomacy. I don't disagree.
Korea is known for these types of scare tactics, they have a proud tradition of flagrant threats that usually turn out to be bluffs. On the other hand, warheads dont bluff their way to Alaska, so we need to be watching this closely.
To me, this seems like a situation that can be handled with diplomacy. If a nuke hit Japan (seems unlikely even if they have the capability), it wouldnt be hard to get other nations to help subdue Korea.
Pre-emptive strikes seem a little more reasonable in this situation, if we have proof of intercontinental nuclear capability.